21st Century Oncology Welcomes Breast Cancer Specialist to Yonkers

YONKERS, N.Y. - May 20, 2014 - PRLog -- 21^st Century Oncology, the nation’s leading provider of cancer care services across multiple modalities, announces that Board Certified Breast Surgeon Nidhi Sahgal, M.D., F.A.C.S., has joined the New York practice network. A fellow of the American College of Surgeons and breast cancer specialist, Dr. Sahgal will be caring for patients at 21^st Century Oncology’s affiliate location in Yonkers, N.Y.

With over 12 years treating patients in Westchester County, Dr. Sahgal is one of Yonkers most well respected breast specialists. Her practice is dedicated exclusively to breast diseases.

“We proudly welcome Dr. Sahgal to the 21^st Century Oncology of New York practice network,” says Alfred Tinger, M.D., Board Certified Radiation Oncologist and Medical Director of 21^st Century Oncology of New York. “Her empathy for her patients and her ability to perform the most skilled and minimal surgery possible has earned her an extraordinary reputation among her patients. She will continue to be a great asset to our community through the 21^st Century Oncology Network.”

Dr. Sahgal earned her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. After a residency in General Surgery, Dr. Sahgal completed the prestigious fellowship in Breast Surgery at Stanford University Hospital in Palo Alto, Calif.

She is trained to utilize minimally invasive surgical techniques to treat breast cancer, reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body. She is a cancer liaison physician for the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons.

Dr. Sahgal has hospital affiliations at Northern Westchester Hospital, Mt. Kisco, N.Y.; St. John's Riverside Hospital, Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.; St. John's Riverside Hospital, Andrus, N.Y.; and White Plains Hospital, White Plains, N.Y.

Her practice is located at 970 North Broadway, Suite 111, Yonkers, NY 10701.

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About 21^st Century Oncology:

21^st Century Oncology is the largest global, physician-led provider of Integrated Cancer Care services. The company offers a comprehensive range of cancer treatment services, focused on delivering academic quality, cost-effective patient care in personal and convenient settings. The company operates 185 treatment centers, including 150 centers located in 16 states. The company also operates 35 centers located in six countries in Latin America. The company holds market-leading positions in most of its domestic local markets and abroad.